No. 12,724 in German
windmühlen
Windmills.
In a sentence
Die alten Windmühlen stehen auf dem Hügel.
The old windmills stand on the hill.
In this sentence, 'Windmühlen' refers to the physical structures used for grinding grain or generating power through wind.
Er kämpft gegen Windmühlen, so wie Don Quijote.
He fights against windmills, just like Don Quixote.
Here, 'Windmühlen' symbolizes futile or imaginary obstacles, referencing the classic story of Don Quixote.
Die Technologie von Windmühlen hat sich im Laufe der Jahre stark entwickelt.
The technology of windmills has greatly developed over the years.
In this context, 'Windmühlen' refers to modern windmills or turbines used for generating renewable energy.
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